Benefits of Green Building
Environmental Benefits:
• Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
• Improve air and water quality
• Reduce solid waste
• Conserve natural resources
Economic Benefits:
• Reduce operating costs
• Enhance asset value and profits
• Improve employee productivity and satisfaction
• Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Health and Community Benefits:
• Improve air, thermal, and acoustic environments
• Enhance occupant comfort and health
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure
• Contribute to overall quality of life
Green Building Facts
In the United States alone,
buildings account fo
• 72% of electricty consumption
• 39% of energy use
• 38% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
• 40% of raw materials use
• 30% of waste output
• 14% of potable water consumption
“...credit (SS 4-4: Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity) can actually reduce construction and soft costs by reducing overall parking and vehicular circulation area.” 1
Occupant Health
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